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The Sungrow SG8.0RS-ADA is an 8kW single-phase string inverter rated 8000W AC output against a recommended maximum PV input of 12kWp across three independent MPPTs. The SG8.0RS-ADA carries an integrated arc fault circuit interrupter, Type II surge protection on both the DC and AC sides, and a C5 corrosion protection rating. It complies with AS/NZS 4777.2:2020, is IP65 rated, and weighs 19kg on a wall-mounting bracket.
Rooftop DC is where photovoltaic installations start fires. Connectors degrade, moisture gets into an MC4 that was never quite seated, and a series arc builds behind a module where nobody sees it until the roof is alight. Corrosion operates slower but reaches the same destination on a coastal installation. The SG8.0RS-ADA handles both at the enclosure. An integrated arc fault circuit interrupter watches for arcing, and the C5 corrosion rating is the highest classification in the scale.
Three trackers resolve the design constraint. Three independent MPPTs across a 40V to 560V range accommodate three roof orientations without optimisers on every module. That suits the hip roofs and cut-up rooflines common in Australian housing. Sungrow also builds in ground fault monitoring, PV string current monitoring, an integrated DC switch, and a DC terminal protective cover. The parts normally specified around an inverter arrive inside it.
The SG8.0RS-ADA is a grid-tied string inverter with no battery input, so an installation requiring storage needs a hybrid inverter instead. It is single phase only, feeding one phase at 220 to 240V, which rules out three-phase supplies. Sungrow requires the country code to be set before grid connection, and the DC connector carries a maximum 30A with MC4 to 6mm2. Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician and the grid connection made in accordance with AS/NZS 4777.2:2020.
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Yes. An arc fault circuit interrupter is integrated rather than added externally. Series arcing on the DC side is the primary fire risk in rooftop photovoltaic systems, usually developing at a degraded or poorly seated connector. Type II surge protection on both DC and AC, and an integrated DC switch, are also built in.
C5 is the highest classification in the corrosion protection scale, covering coastal, marine and industrial atmospheres. It matters where salt-laden air would degrade a lower-rated enclosure well before the inverter reached the end of its warranty. Sungrow pairs it with IP65 and a -25 to 60 degree operating range.
Three independent MPPT inputs, one string per tracker, across a 40V to 560V MPP voltage range with 600V maximum PV input. That covers three roof orientations from one inverter without fitting optimisers to every module. Maximum PV input current is 48A, split 16A per tracker.
No. The SG8.0RS-ADA is a grid-tied string inverter with no battery input. Storage requires a hybrid inverter such as the Sungrow SH6.0RS-ADA, which accepts a lithium-ion battery between 80V and 460V. Confirm the inverter class before ordering, since a string inverter cannot be converted to a hybrid later.
No. This is a single-phase inverter with one feed-in phase and one connection phase, rated 220 to 240V. Three-phase installations need a three-phase unit such as the Sungrow SG15RT. Rated AC output current is 34.8A at 230V, with a maximum output current of 36.4A.
IEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2 and AS/NZS 4777.2:2020. Grid support covers active and reactive power control plus power ramp rate control, with ripple control and DRM available through the digital input. Sungrow requires the country code to be set before grid connection.
Ethernet, WLAN and RS485 are all supported, with a digital input for ripple control and DRM. Monitoring runs through iSolarCloud on app or web at a 10-second refresh, with online IV curve scan and diagnosis and over-the-air firmware updates. Sungrow's WiNet-S communication module is stocked alongside the inverter.
Ten years in two phases. The first 5 years cover full product replacement for any defect. The following 5 years cover parts only, with the warranty paying for components needing replacement or repair. Warranty runs from the invoice date and claims are handled by return to Sparky Direct.
The Sungrow SG8.0RS-ADA is available online from Sparky Direct, with Australia-wide delivery to any state or territory including regional areas. Sparky Direct is an Australian electrical wholesaler established in 2005, supplying more than 500,000 customers with transparent trade pricing.
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Input (DC) | |
| Recommended max. PV input power | 12 kWp |
| Max. PV input voltage | 600 V |
| Min. operating PV voltage / Start-up input voltage | 40 V / 50 V |
| Rated PV input voltage | 360 V |
| MPP voltage range | 40 – 560 V |
| No. of independent MPP inputs | 3 |
| Default No. of PV strings per MPPT | 1 |
| Max. PV input current | 48A (16A/16A/16A) |
| Max. DC short-circuit current | 60A (20A/20A/20A) |
| Output (AC) | |
| Rated AC output power | 8000W |
| Max. AC Output power | 8000W |
| Rated AC output current (at 230V) | 36.4A |
| Max. AC output current | 34.8A |
| Rated AC voltage | 220V/230V/240V |
| AC voltage range | 154-276V |
| Rated grid frequency / Grid frequency range | 50 Hz / 60 Hz, 45 – 55 Hz / 55 – 65 Hz |
| Harmonic (THD) | < 3 % (at rated power) |
| Power factor at rated power / Adjustable power factor | > 0.99 / 0.8 leading – 0.8 lagging |
| Feed-in phases / Connection phases | 1/1 |
| Efficiency | |
| Max. efficiency | 97.8% |
| European efficiency | 96.9% |
| Protection | |
| Grid monitoring | Yes |
| DC reverse polarity protection | Yes |
| AC short-circuit protection | Yes |
| Leakage current protection | Yes |
| Surge Protection | DC type II / AC type II |
| Ground Fault Monitoring | Yes |
| DC switch | Yes |
| PV string current monitoring | Yes |
| Arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) | Yes |
| PID Zero Function | Yes |
| DC Terminal Protective Cover | Yes |
| General Data | |
| Dimensions (W*H*D) | 490 * 340 * 170 mm |
| Weight | 19 kg |
| Mounting method | Wall-mounting bracket |
| Topology | Transformerless |
| Degree of protection/Corrosion | IP65, C5 |
| Operating ambient temperature range | -25 to 60 ℃ |
| Allowable relative humidity range (non-condensing) | 0 – 100 % |
| Cooling method | Natural cooling |
| Max. operating altitude | 4000 m |
| Communication | |
| Display | LED digital display & LED indicator |
| Communication | Ethernet / WLAN / RS485 / DI (Ripple control & DRM) |
| DC connection type | MC4 (Max. 6 mm² ) |
| AC connection type | Plug and play connector (Max. 6 mm² ) |
| Grid compliance | IEC 62109-1/2, AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 |
| Grid Support | Active & reactive power control and power ramp rate control |
These specifications and characteristics outline physical, mechanical, electrical details.
| Brand | SUNGROW |
| SKU | SG8.0RS-ADA |
| Model # | SG8.0RS-ADA |
| Package Weight | 21.000kg |
| TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Type | String Inverter |
| Brand | Sungrow |
| Colour | White |
| Height (mm) | 340 |
| Width (mm) | 490 |
| Depth (mm) | 170 |
| Mounting | Wall Bracket |
| Voltage (V) | 220-240 |
| Wattage (W) | 8000 |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
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